Fr. Jacob is a priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco and comes to us from Mangalore, India. Throughout his priestly ministry, he has faithfully served God’s people in a variety of roles, including as a Parochial Vicar in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a Youth Director in India, and a chaplain. His pastoral experiences have helped him develop a deep love for accompanying people in their faith journey and ministering to their spiritual needs.

Fr. Jacob describes himself as friendly and approachable and finds great fulfillment in pastoral service to the faithful. He brings with him the rich spirituality of the Salesian tradition, founded by St. John Bosco, which emphasizes joyful discipleship, education, service, and special care for young people.

He is blessed with the ability to communicate in several languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, and Konkani, and has a working knowledge of Spanish. Outside of ministry, Fr. Jacob enjoys reading and training, caring for nature, participating in community service, graphic design, and photography.